Hommel

Hommel Meaning & Origin

About Hommel
The surname Hommel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hummel," meaning "bumblebee." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was active or lively, similar to the buzzing nature of a bumblebee. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Hommel can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hommel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hommel: 1,235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,237
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hommel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hommel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HML
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑməl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hommel in Braille

Here's how to represent Hommel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hommel in braille

How to sign the name Hommel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hommel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hommel in sign language

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